Race reports and ramblings about Ultra running. 50 milers and a couple of 100 milers under the belt so far. The 76th mile is a reference to the mile where people are most likely to DNF (or refuse to continue...)

Saturday, 31 December 2016

Mileage target for 2017

Now is the time when all the 2017 mileage targets come out. Normally people go for round numbers like 700, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000. However if you run to eat, here is an alternative list to choose from. This is based on the Runner's World calculator which suggests a 75kg runner will burn 125 calories / mile and given that it is "run your weight in", your weight will be cancelled out in the calculations.Miles Food48 celery162 Strawberries198 Curly kale294 Kiwi Fruit372 Oranges438 Frozen peas570 Banana618 Olives882 Boiled eggs1074 Fried eggs1140 Avocado1242 Brown bread1320 Pizza Express Margherita1374 Big Mac1392 Tuna baguette1530 Plain bagel1560 BK cheese burger1602 Hot Cross buns1698 Camembert1722 Jam doughnuts2040 Sultana scones2268 Corn flakes2340 Pork pie2754 Iced party rings3084 Hula hoops3732 Almonds4302 Butter5412 Lard